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07/31/2017 Newsletter

The 2017 Lutes’ Summer Jazz Series keeps rolling along this week with guest performer trombonist Ernie Ortega. Ernie will play some of his jazz favorites with the Yuma Jazz Company Quintet just down the street at Lutes Casino (221 S. Main) right here in Historic Downtown Yuma. Get some hot summer jazz Friday evening, August 4th from 7 to 9PM, presented by Lutes’ and sponsored by Yuma’s Public Radio Station KAWC.

THIS WEEK’S WINE TASTING:

Kettmeir 2015 Müller-Thurgau (Alto Adige, Italy) $17.99Kettmeir has produced wines in the lush northern Italian Alpine region of Alto Adige since 1919. Müller-Thurgau is a hybrid varietal created in the late 1800’s. The wine offers floral scents of acacia and a whiff of stone fruit on the nose. A vibrant palate offers juicy citrus, white peach, melon and a touch of nutmeg.

Match Book 2015 Rosé of Tempranillo (Dunnigan Hills) $10.99
This estate-bottled rosé offers aromas of cherry, lychee and cream soda, followed by juicy flavors of strawberries and cherries and a lively citrus finish that really wakes up the palate. It’s a great wine to share with good friends at a tailgate, picnic or a casual dinner poolside.

Sartori 2012 Pinot Nero (Delle Venezie, Italy) $12.99This Northern Italian Pinot Noir shows a clear, bright ruby in the glass, with a violet edge. The bouquet offers scents of black cherries, clove and chocolate, with a touch of spicy vanilla. The palate is dry and well-balanced, a good blend of fruit and acidity.

Twenty Rows 2012 Merlot (Napa Valley) $22.99This is an elegant, balanced Merlot made with fruit sourced from prime Napa Valley vineyards. It opens with a rich bouquet of black cherries, plus a note of vanilla from oak barrel aging. A vibrant fruit character of black cherry and wild berry is framed by smooth and supple tannins.

Morgan 2014 Highlands Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) $21.99On the nose, aromas of spicy vanilla and crème brulee from French oak aging mix with bright citrus and tropical fruit scents. In the mouth a quick note of green apple leads on to fresh Meyer lemon, pear and apricot flavors. A rich, creamy mouthfeel is enhanced by a subtle touch of toasted oak, along with a crisply dry mineral character.

Francis Coppola 2014 Black Label Claret (Sonoma County) $15.99Coppola’s Black Label Claret is a red blend crafted in the style of the great wines of the Medoc region of Bordeaux, France. Mostly based on Cabernet Sauvignon, it also includes some Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. It’s a wine of fine depth and elegance, with a rich and lingering finish.